Superbug-killing coating "magnetically" draws in bacteria

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Scientists at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have created a "magnetic-like" coating that traps and destroys 99 percent of the bacteria and fungi that it encounters. The antibacterial coating has been shown to be effective against superbugs like Staphylococcus aureus and is already being used in the manufacture of contact lenses. As well as finding numerous biomedical and household applications, the research could lead to new wound treatments and even be used to target bacterial infections inside the body without the use of conventional antibiotics... Continue Reading Superbug-killing coating "magnetically" draws in bacteria

Section: Health and Wellbeing

Tags: Bacteria, Infections, Lenses, Medical, NTU

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